REFLEXOLOGY
Practitioner
Tomoko Burgoine
Brief explanation of the therapy
Reflexology is an ancient therapy
that has been practised for over 5000 years and was introduced to the western
world over 100 years ago. Reflexology is
a non-intrusive complementary therapy which is based on the theory that
different points on the feet, lower leg, hands, face or ears correspond to
different areas of the body. Reflexologists
believe that working on these points or areas aids relaxation and helps improve
wellbeing.
The reflexologist works
holistically with her clients and aims to work alongside allopathic
(conventional) healthcare to promote better health for her clients rather than just treating individual
symptoms. As a holistic
practitioner, the reflexologist is there to support you as a whole person and
promote your wellbeing. Therefore, the
reflexologist does not diagnose, prescribe or cure.
With ever increasing levels of
stress in everyday life, it is important for people to take more responsibility
for their own healthcare needs. Reflexology may be one of the ways to mitigate
the stresses of modern life.
Reflexology is a very individual
treatment which is tailored to you, taking into account both physical and
non-physical factors that might be affecting your wellbeing. Some people find it works for them - some
don't. The best way to find out is to
try it!
What the client can expect at the appointment
A full medical
history will be requested on your first treatment. This information will be kept confidential.
Reflexology is a very easy therapy to receive.
You will be asked to remove your socks and shoes.
What will happen in a session
The reflexologist will use her hands to apply pressure to the feet and/or
hands, depending on the type of reflexology chosen. You may feel areas of
transient discomfort during the treatment, but generally the experience should
be relaxing and pleasant.
It is useful to give feedback to the reflexologist as this will
help her assess the response of your body to the treatment. This in turn
might help the reflexologist to tailor a treatment plan specific to your
needs.
After one or two treatments your
body may respond in a very noticeable way.
Most people note a sense of well-being and relaxation.
How many sessions does the client need before they see a result
The reflexologist will talk to
you after your treatment, which may lead her to recommend a course of
treatments to aid wellbeing.
What can the therapy help:
·
Wellbeing
·
Sleep
·
Mood improvement
·
Release of tension and
stress
·
Relaxation
Who would benefit from this type of therapy
It is a therapy which can be
received at any age, from new born babies to those receiving end of life care,
and everyone in between. However, there
may occasionally be times when it is not suitable to provide a treatment, please contact the reflexologist for further information.
Personal recommendations from previous clients:
“My energy levels are better and I am
less moody.”
P M, 79 years old
“I find that reflexology helps to
maintain my general health, especially in boosting the immune system”
T N, 65 years old
“I feel re-energized, completely rebalanced and
more positive after every session.”
G N, 32 years old
Links
What is reflexology?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8mWlgKMJZ0
Why reflexology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiZTvMe2ezI
Tomoko Burgoine